Bookkeeper (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Prodigy Finance Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global student lending company is seeking a Bookkeeper in Cape Town to manage financial accounting requirements. Ideal candidates will have a BCom or equivalent in accounting, with at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience. Responsibilities include invoice management, cash flow monitoring, and reconciliation of accounts. This role offers a chance to contribute to a pioneering organization making a difference in global education funding.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity for impact on education funding

Growth in a fast-paced company

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience in financial services is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.

Responsibilities

• Daily capturing of supplier invoices and preparing weekly payments.
• Processing monthly payments for management fees and interest.
• Assisting with weekly cash management across all bank accounts.
• Managing staff expense claims and ensuring timely payments.
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register to the General Ledger.

Skills

Competence in MS Excel and Google Sheets

Good organisational skills

Numeracy, accuracy and diligence

Ability to work independently

Fast learner

Education

BCom with an accounting major

Diploma in accounting

Certificate in accounting and bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Job description

Prodigy Finance - who are we?

Founded in 2007, Prodigy Finance is an international student lender that has helped over 45,000+ international master's students attend the world's top universities. To date, Prodigy has disbursed over $2.3 billion in funding to students from more than 150 countries.

Prodigy Finance is fueled by impact investors and other privately qualified entities who invest in tomorrow's leaders while earning a financial and social return. Prodigy's borderless lending model enables students to apply for a loan based on their future earning potential and not just their current circumstances and credit history.

What is the purpose of the Role?

The bookkeeper will work in the Finance team, reporting to the Financial Manager to address the financial accounting requirements of the Group.

Key Accountabilities and Associated Activities:

• Supplier Invoices: Daily capturing of supplier invoices and preparing weekly payments. Weekly reconciliation of all outstanding supplier invoices.
• Monthly Payments: Processing monthly payments for management fees, bond coupons and interest on assets/liabilities
• Cash Management: Assisting with weekly cash management across all bank accounts and performing daily, weekly, and monthly banking and reconciliations.
• Staff Expenses: Managing staff expense claims via email. Raising all expense claims in the ERP and ensuring they are paid on time.
• Credit Card Management: Managing MyVision, which includes opening, closing, or deleting credit card accounts. Weekly capturing of all credit card transactions.
• General Ledger: Maintaining, enhancing, and reconciling the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) to the General Ledger (GL)
• Intercompany Accounts: Managing intercompany loans and accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR).
• VAT and Budgeting: Completing VAT returns and monitoring the budget against actuals.
• Ad Hoc Support: Providing other ad hoc general support to the Finance team and the wider business.

Qualifications Required:

• BCom with an accounting major, a diploma in accounting, or a certificate in accounting and bookkeeping.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience in financial services is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage.
• Experience working with multiple currencies, including USD, GBP, EUR, ZAR, and INR.

Knowledge, Technical Competency, and Skills:

• Competence in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• Good organisational skills.
• Numeracy, accuracy and diligence.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fast learner.

Behavioural Competencies

• Self-starter.
• Detail-oriented.
• Solution and goal-oriented.
• Deadline-driven and flexible.
• Patience and dedication.
• Constantly looking for ways to improve processes and reduce manual, repetitive tasks.

Why join Prodigy Finance?

• Be a part of a pioneering global growth company.
• Experience the excitement and learn from being part of an incredibly fast-growing young company.
• Be pivotal in scaling the business by identifying smart solutions and partnering with tech at the heart of it.
• Enjoy the agility and flexibility offered by a startup culture. A sociable, relaxed and friendly work environment.
• We will help you make your mark. Make a real impact on the business and experience a steep learning curve with huge opportunities to grow and develop.
• Gain an inside perspective on the functioning of a venture-backed Fintech startup, backed by top VCs, learn day-to-day management and build functional expertise.
• Build a platform that helps to make a very real difference in the world.

The purpose, values and behaviours that drive our culture:

Our Purpose:

• To provide equal access to life-changing education globally

Our Values:

• We are doing something big here: We are doing something life-changing in the world. Something that changes the status quo.
• Bigger than us: Our work here is bigger than us as individuals and our own egos. It's about doing the best work of our lives in service of the greater good.
• Grow bravely together: We have a relentless desire to continuously improve and work together to evolve our business and ourselves. We are open to the new and always stay curious.
• Keep pushing forward: What we are doing is not always easy. We embrace the challenge. We never give up at the first hurdle. We always keep moving forward.

Our Behaviours:

• Judgment: Applying sound judgement to solve problems and prioritise opportunities leads to the best outcomes. We identify key issues, compare data, and choose effective solutions based on facts, constraints, and consequences. We focus on fewer, high-impact actions.
• Accountability: At Prodigy, accountability is personal. We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes-both positive and negative. We own mistakes, refocus when needed, and hold ourselves and others accountable for achieving goals.
• Collaboration: We work effectively across teams, fostering learning and cooperation to achieve exceptional results. We listen actively, maintain strong relationships, and align personal contributions with team goals. Collaboration does not mean consensus-building.
• Leadership: Leadership exists at all levels. We influence our thoughts and behaviours to achieve both personal and company goals. We take collective responsibility, act as role models, and embody Prodigy's values.
• Biased to Focus Action: We prioritise doing the right things with urgency and decisiveness. Data and customer focus guide our actions. We embrace uncertainty, accelerate decision-making, and drive execution, learning, and momentum.
• Communication: Clear, effective communication is key. We proactively share relevant information, focus on desired outcomes, and use data to support our message. We articulate ideas well and listen actively.
• Continuous Improvement: We believe in constant progress. Every employee seeks ways to improve themselves, our product, and our processes. We favour rapid, incremental improvements over perfect design.
• Learning and Experimentation: Openness, curiosity, and a learning mindset drive success. Experimentation fuels discovery, helping us learn, adapt, and prepare for future challenges.

Join Prodigy Finance and play a pivotal role in achieving our mission of providing equal access to life-changing education globally.